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Very Rare Chinese Hand Cannon browse these categories for related items... All Items: Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Pre 1700: item # 930145 Please refer to our stock # 4759 when inquiring.
Richard Sindler Fine Art & Antiques 833 N. Howard St. Baltimore, Maryland, 21201 Tel. 410-225-2727 Guest Book $3500. |
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| Very rare Chinese hand cannon. The first hand held firearm. Origin in China or mid-East. Made of iron with wooden pole handle (now cut partly off). Gun size is about 7 1/4 inches. No mark. 8 shot holes with separate touch holes for firing. Was held by one soldier on long wooden pole while assistant gunner lit touch holes. Could penetrate armor. Circa 1500. | ||
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